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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.32, 4,512.96 and 2,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.32, 4,512.96 and 2,604.16 is: 3,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.32 : 4,512.96 = 2,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.32/4,512.96 = 2,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.32x = 4,512.96 × 2,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.32x = 11,752,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,752,469.91/3,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.48

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